Manchester United’s Luke Shaw could be done for season – source

Manchester United fear Luke Shaw could be out for the rest of the season due to a muscle injury suffered in the team's 2-1 win over Luton Town, a source has told ESPN.

Shaw started the match at Kenilworth Road on Sunday, but was substituted before half-time. The left-back was also substituted at half-time in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa a week earlier.

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After undergoing medicals this week, there are fears Shaw's leg injury could rule him out for months rather than weeks, with the 28-year-old now facing a battle to return before the end of the campaign .

The club released a statement on Tuesday saying: “Luke Shaw has suffered a muscle injury and will be out for an extended period. Further assessment is still required to determine the severity, but we expect him to be out for a few months. month.”

A prolonged absence would also leave Shaw doubtful ahead of England's campaign at this summer's European Championships in Germany. It is another blow for United coach Erik ten Hag, who is also without his central defender Lisandro Martínez.

The Dutchman is short on options at left-back while Tyrell Malacia is recovering from a knee injury which has kept the 24-year-old out this season. Sergio Reguilón was loaned from Tottenham as cover, but his temporary spell was cut short in January and has since joined Brentford.

Center back Victor Lindelöf and midfielder Sofyan Amrabat have been used as emergency options at left back this season, while Diogo Dalot has also filled in.

Shaw has been limited to just 15 appearances this season after missing three months between August and November with a leg injury.

United are on a five-game winning run and are back in action against Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Ten Hag side also face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday.